Ashley Merriman
Associate Social Worker -
***Please note that I currently only have appointments available for clients who can pay $60 per session for individual therapy or $70-80 per session for couples therapy.***I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker who graduated from New York University with a Master of Social Work degree in 2018. I have over 12 years of experience in mental health and support services, working directly with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. As an inclusive and affirming clinician, I partner with clients to identify strengths and address barriers to achieving their goals and develop a path towards healing and overall wellness. I use an empowerment-based holistic approach that is informed by Cognitive Behavioral, Somatic, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapies.I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress. I work with individuals and couples of every gender expression and sexual orientation. I am passionate about social justice and incorporate an anti-oppression and PIC abolitionist lens into my work, particularly in supporting Black, Indigenous, and people of color and LGBTQIA+ folks with issues of identity, racial trauma, difficult life transitions, parenting, and interpersonal struggles.I am supervised by Ilana Giannini, LCSW, #76326.